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    To those who own the Thinkpad UltraNav Keyboard

    Discussion in 'Lenovo' started by pepclub, Mar 17, 2009.

  1. pepclub

    pepclub Notebook Consultant

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    I'm thinking of getting one of these myself. So a few queries, can the touchpad be disabled? I don't want it to be getting in my way when typing.

    And any opnions about it? Like the "feel" of the keyboard compared to recent Thinkpads?

    Thanks.
     
    pepclub, Mar 17, 2009
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  2. kawika

    kawika Notebook Enthusiast

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    Yes, the touchpad can be disabled through TPad Configuration, the suite of utilities for customizing to your use. Of course this is on my T41, a bit older. Probably has not changed since then. I find that the touchpad does not get in the way.
     
    kawika, Mar 17, 2009
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  3. PatchySan

    PatchySan Om Noms Kit Kat

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    You can disable the touchpad in two ways, either by the operating system via the Synaptics Mouse Driver or by the BIOS and disabling it from there. I tend to disable mine from the BIOS as I prefer using the Trackpoint but you can switch it back on when you or your colleagues need to use it.

    The feel is pretty subjective, I own a T61 with UltaNav and found it great to use. Though I also own an R61e with trackpoint alone and it feels just a good. Can't say much for the newer ones though (T400/T500) but I heard they're putting the old keyboards back in from public demand.
     
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  4. jonlumpkin

    jonlumpkin NBR Transmogrifier

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    You might want to look for the SpaceSaver II keyboard. This also includes a TrackPoint, but not the touchpad, and has a very good feel. I actually have 3 of them (PS/2 for my Desktop, and USB for use with any device).

    Here is a review of the SpaceSaver II.
     
    jonlumpkin, Mar 17, 2009
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